Underfloor Heating Installation
Warm floors. No radiators. Installed by engineers you can trust
Underfloor heating transforms the way your home feels. Whether you are replacing old radiators, planning a kitchen renovation, adding an extension or upgrading to a heat pump, we can design and install the right system for your property.
At Heppelthwaite – The Red Van Plumbers, we have been installing heating systems across the South East since 1948. Every installation is assessed, designed and fitted by our own experienced engineers.
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Is Underfloor Heating Right For Your Home?
For most homeowners, the answer is yes. The right time to install underfloor heating, and the right type of system, depends on your property and your plans.
Kitchens, Bathrooms and Open-Plan Living
Underfloor heating is especially popular in kitchens, bathrooms and open-plan living areas because it removes the need for radiators while creating even warmth across the room. It works particularly well beneath tiled and stone flooring, helping rooms feel warmer and more comfortable during colder months.
Extensions and Heating Upgrades
Installing underfloor heating during an extension or refurbishment is often more practical because the flooring is already being replaced. Many homeowners also choose underfloor heating when upgrading to an air source heat pump, as both systems work efficiently at lower water temperatures.
Older Homes and Retrofit Projects
Modern low-profile systems can often be installed in older properties where floor height and disruption are important considerations. Our team will assess your property and recommend the most suitable underfloor heating solution for your project.
If you are planning a renovation, extension or heating upgrade, contact our expert team to discuss the best underfloor heating options for your home and project.
Experts in Water-Based Underfloor Heating Systems
Water-based underfloor heating, also known as wet underfloor heating, uses warm water flowing through pipes installed beneath the floor surface. The system works with boilers and is particularly effective alongside air source heat pumps and other low-temperature heating systems. Underfloor heating can be installed beneath many flooring types, including tile, stone, engineered wood, vinyl and suitable carpet systems.
Our expert heating team will assess your property, floor construction and heating requirements before recommending the most suitable setup for your home.
Renovation & Retrofit Underfloor Heating
Many homeowners assume underfloor heating is only suitable for new builds. However, modern low-profile systems can often be installed during renovation projects and extensions.
This makes retrofit underfloor heating a practical option for:
- Kitchen refurbishments
- Extensions
- Older property upgrades
- Open-plan renovations
- Downstairs heating zones
Where floor height is limited, low-profile systems can help reduce disruption during installation.
Underfloor Heating & Heat Pumps
Underfloor heating works extremely well with air source heat pumps because both systems operate efficiently at lower temperatures.
As more homeowners move towards renewable heating systems, underfloor heating has become a popular way to improve comfort and heating efficiency throughout the home.
If you are considering a heat pump installation, our team can advise whether underfloor heating would suit your property and heating setup.
A Trusted Family-Run Plumbing and Heating Company Since 1948
Heppelthwaite – The Red Van Plumbers has been serving homeowners across the South East since 1948. We are a long-established family-run plumbing and heating company with experience across heating installations, boiler systems and renewable energy solutions.
Our underfloor heating installations are designed around the needs of each property. We assess room layouts, insulation levels and floor construction before recommending the right solution.
✔ Family run business established in 1948
✔ Gas Safe Engineers who live and work locally
✔ Clear advice and costs before work begins
✔ Payment only once the job is complete
All contact with Red Van plumbers has been a pleasure everyone I have spoken to were extremely helpful and pleasant and the engineers all did a great job without any mess, thank you very much.
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We have been using the Red Van Plumbers for more years than either of us can remember. Always the same reliable service, prompt attention to detail and most courteous of operatives at a sensible price. Highly recommended yet again.
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UFH Engineers Near You
Our team regularly installs underfloor heating systems for homeowners planning kitchen renovations, extensions, open-plan living projects and heating upgrades throughout the surrounding areas.
Based in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, our heating engineers cover towns including High Wycombe, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Maidenhead, Windsor, Amersham, Gerrards Cross and Henley-on-Thames.
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Office | Warehouse: Unit 5, Jacksons Industrial Estate, Wessex Road, Bourne End, Bucks, SL8 5DT
Underfloor Heating FAQs
We provide underfloor heating services across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, West London, Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. Here are some frequently asked questions about underfloor heating installations.
Can underfloor heating be installed in existing homes?
Does underfloor heating work with heat pumps?
Will underfloor heating raise the floor height?
Can underfloor heating replace radiators?
What flooring works best with underfloor heating?
Request A Free Underfloor Heating Quote
If you are planning a renovation, extension or heating upgrade, our team can help you explore the best underfloor heating options for your property.
We install water-based underfloor heating systems across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.
Call our team today or request a free quotation online.
The Red Van Plumbers are one of the most established plumbing and heating companies in South East England. Established 1948



